I can barely call myself a gardener. For four years now, I've had a garden plot in the southwest of Montreal and I've learned a little from the Bangladeshi women, Quebecois men and published authors who share my tree-lined oasis right next to a train track. Why there's a hammock … [Read more...] about How Did My Garden Grow? My Community Garden 2018
Local Delivery and Meal Kits from Three Montreal Companies on Global Television
I headed back to Global TV this morning to talk about the weekly meals and mealkits from Bon C Bon, Crealunch and HelloFresh this morning. The amount of food I had for Laura could taste could feed a small army, and she was a real trooper about giving all the pasta a shot. As … [Read more...] about Local Delivery and Meal Kits from Three Montreal Companies on Global Television
Garam Masala Roasted Cauliflower “Wings”
When I ate my first vegan buffalo "wings," I was floored. They had to be deep-fried. They were chewy and spicy and warm and rich. I even kept pestering the cook, trying to get her to admit there was gluten in the breading. Nope, no breading, she said. Worcestershire? No. Soy … [Read more...] about Garam Masala Roasted Cauliflower “Wings”
Sake and Health: Mutemuka Unpasteurized Sake, Chestnut Shochu and Le Blossom’s Sunday Sake Discount
It's such a shame. Le Blossom in Montreal's gay village has 50% off all bottles of sake every Sunday night, and nobody seems to know about it. That's not the sad part, though. The sad part is that I can't go for at least another three weeks. I'm doing this detox to clear my … [Read more...] about Sake and Health: Mutemuka Unpasteurized Sake, Chestnut Shochu and Le Blossom’s Sunday Sake Discount
Le Creuset Braised Rabbit Cacciatore
You're allowed to be scared if you've never cooked rabbit before. But you shouldn't. It's a lean meat with a thin skin and I can get it whole at Atwater Market at one of my favourite butcher shops, Boucherie de Tours. But there are a few downsides: 1. There are a ton of … [Read more...] about Le Creuset Braised Rabbit Cacciatore
A Pickling Dictionary: From Eggplant Chutney to Raspberry-Black Currant Jam to Kosher Dills
A lot of people think they don't like pickles. That's ridiculous. That's like saying that you don't like women because you don't like your best friend's girlfriend. Have you met all the women in the world? Do you actually know any Ukrainian or Kenyan or Colombian … [Read more...] about A Pickling Dictionary: From Eggplant Chutney to Raspberry-Black Currant Jam to Kosher Dills
Braised Lamb Shoulder with Cumin and Apricots
Comfort. We all crave it. Well, except maybe my friend who winter-ran the White Mountains in a day-and-a-half. But even he enjoys a glass of red wine with his sweet potatoes. In French, the term is "gourmand," but that doesn't translate directly. It's not quite "gourmet" and … [Read more...] about Braised Lamb Shoulder with Cumin and Apricots
Lac Brome Duck Sausages with Grilled Zucchini and a Dilemma
I'd originally decided not to write about these. Lac Brome sells its duck products throughout Quebec – in fact, the company is the country's leading specialist in Peking Duck. They sell whole duck, legs, breasts, legs cooked confit, ground meat, and thinly sliced duck for fondue … [Read more...] about Lac Brome Duck Sausages with Grilled Zucchini and a Dilemma
Ugly Delicious: Green Curry Chicken with Homemade Thai Curry Paste
What's the easiest, tastiest, most comforting gourmet food you can make while sharing a cottage with 15 other people? Thai Curry. All you need to do is buy a can or jar of green or red or yellow curry paste, a can of coconut milk and some chicken (optional) and vegetables: … [Read more...] about Ugly Delicious: Green Curry Chicken with Homemade Thai Curry Paste
How to Find Deals on Local Food (Plus Recipes for Cauliflower BBQ Wings, Roasted Sage Potatoes and a Seasonal Mixed Vegetable Salad
So you want to eat local but don't want to spend a fortune? It's possible! Especially right now in summer when stores of full of cantaloupes, cauliflower, blueberries, raspberries, corn, peppers, potatoes, carrots...and the list goes on. This morning on Global Montreal, I did … [Read more...] about How to Find Deals on Local Food (Plus Recipes for Cauliflower BBQ Wings, Roasted Sage Potatoes and a Seasonal Mixed Vegetable Salad